A350 Deliveries and Routes

[ekimnat]

Wondering why SQ-34 SIN-SFO used a A350-ULR vs SQ-38 SIN-LAX which used the standard A350 HGW version? SIN-LAX is a few hundred miles longer than SIN-SFO. Thanks.

[SQKevin]

9V-SJB completed her CAF yesterday. She looks set to be delivered before the end of this month.

[Zlamba]

Wondering why SQ-34 SIN-SFO used a A350-ULR vs SQ-38 SIN-LAX which used the standard A350 HGW version? SIN-LAX is a few hundred miles longer than SIN-SFO. Thanks.

Think this has been discussed several times on the thread. Theoretically, even the A350 HGW version could do the SIN-JFK route non-stop with the current passenger load factors. The LAX route most likely demands a full utilization of the entire cargo space on the standard A350s, which the forward section is otherwise deactivated on the ULR variant.

If we were looking at full cargo + passenger load pre-covid, using the standard A350 would indeed be a challenge with the headwinds on the LAX-SIN sector.

[blastnova]

9V-SJB is scheduled for delivery from TLS on 25JUN21 (1800 LT) as SQ8895. Scheduled to arrive in SIN on 26JUN21 (1250 LT).

[SQKevin]

9V-SJB is displaying her Final Registration & ready for Delivery.

[SQKevin]

9V-SJB has taken off on her Delivery Flight as SQ8895. She is expected to arrive at Changi on Saturday 26 June after 1.00pm local time.

[SQKevin]

9V-SJB landed at Changi at 12.50pm bringing the SQ A350 fleet to 56.

[SQKevin]

9V-SJB taking off on her Delivery Flight from Toulouse earlier this morning.



Photo source: a380.boards.net

[Not You]

9V-SJB has entered service as SQ708|04JUL (SIN-BKK).

[jul247]

Upcoming A350-941 for SQ:

1. MSN460 A350-941 F-WZNY 9V- 57th
2. MSN485 A350-941 F-W 9V- 58th
3. MSN494 A350-941 F-W 9V- 59th
4. MSN514 A350-941 F-W 9V- 60th
5. MSN525 A350-941 F-W 9V- 61th
6. MSN564 A350-941 F-W 9V- 62th
7. MSN568 A350-941 F-W 9V- 63th
8. MSN593 A350-941 F-W 9V- 64th

[9V-SPL]

Upcoming A350-941 for SQ:

1. MSN460 A350-941 F-WZNY 9V- 57th
2. MSN485 A350-941 F-W 9V- 58th
3. MSN494 A350-941 F-W 9V- 59th
4. MSN514 A350-941 F-W 9V- 60th
5. MSN525 A350-941 F-W 9V- 61th
6. MSN564 A350-941 F-W 9V- 62th
7. MSN568 A350-941 F-W 9V- 63th
8. MSN593 A350-941 F-W 9V- 64th

Is MSN460 still expected to be 9V-SJE?

[jul247]

Is MSN460 still expected to be 9V-SJE?

Not sure at the moment, all activities around MSN 460 has stopped since July 2, 2021. We shall see in next few days/weeks if it gets repainted in full SQ colours.

[Zlamba]

SQ has 2 more A350s in their delivery books till Q1 2022. Assuming the registrations get delivered in sequence and even in the scenario that the next 2 variants to be delivered are both of the LH type (9V-SJC and 9V-SJD), we probably won't see MSN 460 in the fleet for at least another 8 months?

[jul247]

SQ has 2 more A350s in their delivery books till Q1 2022. Assuming the registrations get delivered in sequence and even in the scenario that the next 2 variants to be delivered are both of the LH type (9V-SJC and 9V-SJD), we probably won't see MSN 460 in the fleet for at least another 8 months?

I read somewhere MSN 485 and MSN 494 will be delivered before MSN 460 but could not find the source now. I think Airbus offers SQ a discount for MSN 460 frame for testing usage.

[Not You]

Not related but Qatar Aviation Authority ordered the grounding of 11 A359s and 2 A35Ks for fuselage surface cracks: https://simpleflying.com/qatar-airwa...a350-grounded/